Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Milwaukee

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Birch - Milwaukee

4.9

4.9 (957)

$50 and over

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

A hyper-seasonal New American Restaurant celebrating Wisconsin farmers & food producers and cooking over an open fire.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Made a reservation and we didn’t know that it was the French Bistro pop up night. Wow! What an amazing experience from the service (thank you Lola) to the drinks and ultimately the food. Outstanding experience!

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Experience

New Year's Eve

Champps Americana - Brookfield

4.8

4.8 (395)

$30 and under

American

Brookfield

About the restaurant

Luxury box service. 50-yard line feel. Whether it's a game day, late night or big party with all of your friends and family, Champps is the place to get in the game.

Every day, our Chef's provide huge portions of delicious food from scratch. Hand crafted burgers, slow-basted ribs that fall off the bone and expertly prepared steaks that give the best steakhouses a run for their money.

With big-screen plasma TV's throughout the building, state of the are DJ controlled sound, and great events every week you will never miss a play or a reason to stay at Champps!

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debbie

Dined 3 days ago

Food was excellent. Service was good for busy they were

Cafe at The Pfister

4.7

4.7 (356)

$30 and under

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Café at The Pfister features a casual full dining area available for breakfast and lunch, as well as a barista counter and patisserie in downtown Milwaukee. We proudly brew Starbucks® Coffee on the go and serve freshly baked-in-house pastries. Whether a quick meeting over coffee, a power breakfast, or a business luncheon, we offer a varied menu from Starbucks® favorites and traditional breakfast items to homemade soups, seasonal salads, a multitude of fresh sandwiches, as well as delicious gluten free and heart-healthy options.

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Stephanie

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service, great atmosphere, and good food

North Star American Bistro-Brookfield

4.7

4.7 (1926)

$30 and under

American

Brookfield

About the restaurant

North Star is open for dine in! You can feel confident knowing that we are following guidelines set forth by the CDC, WRA, and the WEDC to ensure your dining experience is safe and healthy. We are still offering take out and curbside service if you are not ready to dine in! We encourage making reservations as this will help us maintain our social distancing within the restaurant. Thank you for the support you have shown and continue to show! We are excited to welcome you back.

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Heather

Dined 2 days ago

The perfect spot for our work's holiday lunch! Carol was super accommodating with our reservation and Katie took excellent care of us. Everyone enjoyed their meal!

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Popular dish

Bourbon Salmon

Popular dish

Chicken & Mushroom Risotto

Flourchild

4.7

4.7 (184)

$30 and under

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Scratch-made Pizza. Craft Beer and Cocktails. Retro Digs. Make Love. Eat Pizza.

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Nicole

Dined 6 days ago

Our hostess and waitress was wonderful. The food was delicious.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Brookfield, WI

4.7

4.7 (7108)

$30 and under

American

Brookfield

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Randy

Dined 1 day ago

It was our anniversary, it was our first date. We have never had bad service or a bad meal in 10 years. Can't wait for new one to open in Greenfield.

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Popular dish

Gnocchi Carbonara

Experience

Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays 10am – 2pm

Experience

Seasonal Chef Recommendations

Joey Gerard's - A Bartolotta Supper Club - Greendale

4.7

4.7 (3862)

$30 and under

American

Greendale

About the restaurant

Located in the charming village of historic Greendale, Joey Gerard’s embraces an upscale casual dining experience while combining classic supper club menu options – charcoal-fired steaks in Josper ovens, grilled cold-water lobster tails, cedar-plank salmon, and a modern spin on supper-club classics such as Braised Short Rib Beef Stroganoff; and of course, the classic Schaum torte – baked meringue and fresh strawberries.

Reservations are recommended, and we have a 15-minute grace period, so please call us if you are running late.

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Tom

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent Service. Excellent dining experience. Wonderfully flavorful entrees. We love this restaurant. It's a consistent performer in service and quality. A dining experience to be enjoyed with friends.

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Harry's Bar and Grill

4.5

4.5 (708)

$30 and under

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Welcome to Harry's Bar and Grill! Chic and contemporary with a modern American menu, Harry's Bar and Grill is located on Milwaukee’s East side, close to Lake Michigan.

WELCOME to Harry's Bar and Grill!

Chic and contemporary with a modern American menu, Harry's Bar and Grill is located on Milwaukee’s East side, close to Lake Michigan.

Harry's Bar and Grill is always keeping things fresh. Stop in soon to see our new look. Harry's Bar & Grill successfully combines neighborhood charm with big city sophistication. Friendly service and a menu diverse enough to satisfy any lunch or dinner craving. Appetizers, specialty burgers, salads, entrees and nightly specialty served up 7 days a week!

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Beth

Dined 6 days ago

Great post UWM graduation brunch/lunch spot! Breakfast potatoes still great. Everyone was pleased.

Central Standard Crafthouse and Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (322)

$30 and under

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

WE DO NOT OFFER FOOD SERVICE OR RESERVATIONS ON OUR ROOFTOP PATIO, WHICH IS "FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED". We highly encourage you to make a reservation in the main dining room and then head up for a cocktail or two after! For groups larger than 4, please call the restaurant (414) 455-8870.

Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Central Standard Distillery's Crafthouse & Kitchen is an experience like none other. Enjoy culinary creations from our scratch kitchen or stop by for a few of our award winning cocktails at the bar or lounge created with Central Standard spirits.

Exec. Chef David Sapp
Sous Chef Noah Shirikian

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Joli

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Good food and even better drinks. Definitely returning to enjoy the roof top.

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Experience

Holiday Hideout 2024

Experience

Steakhouse Pop-Up 2024

Sandras On The Park

4.6

4.6 (89)

$30 and under

American

Milwaukee

About the restaurant

Sandra's on the Park offers fine dining, patio seating, seafood, pasta, BBQ, and happy hour! We have a private party room available as well so make a reservation today.

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JoAnne

Dined 4 days ago

We had a wonderful pre-holiday dinner. I ordered the award winning ribs and immediately figured out why they are award winning, fall off the bone fantastic. We had reservations during happy hour, for 5:00 pm dinner on a Tuesday the restaurant was full as well as the bar area. I also had a happy hour special of an Old Fashioned which I usually don’t order, that was also great.

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